This is the 10055th most frequent Swedish word.
hävda
"To claim, assert, or maintain."
In this sentence, 'hävda' is used to mean 'to claim' or 'assert'. It's employed in the context of defending one's viewpoint or stance verbally.
Han hävdade att han hade rätt.
He claimed that he was right.
Here, 'hävda' is utilized to indicate the act of asserting or defending one's opinion or view, often with confidence.
Det är viktigt att hävda sin åsikt i debatten.
It is important to assert one's opinion in the debate.
In this sentence, 'hävda sig' is used reflexively to mean 'to make oneself notable' or 'to stand out', highlighting personal accomplishment or presence.